Fashion Designer Materials & Techniques 3

Question 1

What is a 'selvage' on a piece of woven fabric?

Accepted Answer

The finished lengthwise edge produced during weaving

Answer

The selvage is the self-finished edge running parallel to the warp yarns, produced automatically during the weaving process to prevent fraying.

Question 2

Which textile process involves matting wool fibers together using moisture, heat, and pressure without weaving?

Accepted Answer

Felting

Answer

Felting causes wool's scaly fiber surface to interlock and mat permanently when agitated with heat and moisture, creating a dense non-woven fabric.

Question 3

What does 'GSM' measure in fabric specification?

Accepted Answer

Grams per square meter, indicating fabric weight

Answer

GSM (grams per square meter) is the standard unit for measuring fabric weight, which affects drape, opacity, and suitability for different garment types.

Question 4

Which sewing technique is used to join two layers of fabric by folding the seam allowances inside and stitching close to both folded edges?

Accepted Answer

Flat-fell seam

Answer

A flat-fell seam encloses all raw edges by folding and stitching twice, producing two visible rows of stitching commonly seen in denim jeans.

Question 5

Tencel (lyocell) is a sustainable fabric primarily made from which raw material?

Accepted Answer

Wood pulp from eucalyptus trees

Answer

Tencel/lyocell is produced from wood pulp, primarily eucalyptus, processed in a closed-loop solvent system that recycles over 99% of the chemicals used.

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